Press Releases

NYPD shows no sign of reversing Staten Island police radio encryption, but state legislation could change that

Mayor Adams, DDC, NYC Parks Break Ground on $92 Million Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center on Staten Island

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley, and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue today broke ground on the new...

Statement From Assemblyman Charles D. Fall on Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address

"I am profoundly encouraged by Governor Hochul's proposals presented in her State of the State Address. The Governor's focus on making New York safer through initiatives like cracking down on retail theft, aggressively combating hate crimes, empowering...

Mayor Eric Adams Announces NYC Receives $7.5 Million in Federal Funding to Electrify Governors Island Ferry

New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York City has been awarded more than $10 million in U.S. Federal Transit Administration funding to support ferry operations serving Governors Island and Staten Island. One $7.5 million...

Governor Hochul Announces Installation of 6,500 Energy Efficient Led Lights at One World Trade Center

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States....

In Pursuit of Peace: Steps Forward in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

"The recent events in Israel have deeply shaken us all. The innocent lives lost is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that hatred and violence take on our communities and the world at large. No cause justifies targeting innocent civilians; it only exacerbates...

Assemblymen Fall & Reilly Announce Grant Funding for SIUH Pop-Up Pantry Program to Address Island-Wide Food Insecurity

Staten Island, NY – Assemblymen Charles D. Fall (D-North Shore) and Mike Reilly (R-South Shore) announced today that they’ve secured a state discretionary grant to address the food insecurity crisis on Staten Island through a pop-up pantry program...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Teams Up with NYPD and Staten Island District Attorney to Remove Over a Dozen Firearms from Staten Island Streets

"In a proactive response to the recent surge in gun violence on Staten Island, Assemblyman Fall collaborated with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon in a significant gun buyback event. This joint...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Statement on the Tragic Loss of Syles Ular and Destiny Vega

I am deeply shaken and heartbroken by the tragic loss of our young souls in Staten Island. Syles Ular, at the tender age of 13, and Destiny Vega, merely 17, embodied the hope and potential of our community's future. Their untimely departures serve as...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Condemns Violence in Israel

"The events over the weekend in Israel have deeply shaken us all. The innocent lives lost is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that hatred and violence take on our communities and the world at large. No cause justifies targeting innocent civilians;...

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Partners with 9/11 Memorial & Museum & AMC Theaters to Host Commemorative September 11 Screening for Students on Staten Island

“In honor of the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, my office is partnering with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and AMC Theatres to host a commemorative September 11 screening at the AMC Theater on Staten Island. This screening is a 30-minute film created by the...

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Statement on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Historic Investments for District Attorney’s Across New York City & State

Extremely happy to announce that the Assembly Majority has made historic investments in this year’s budget including $47 Million increase in Aid to Prosecution, including $7 Million to disrupt fentanyl supply chains and prosecute overdose deaths. $80...

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Statement on the Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old Jamoure Harrell

“We are heartbroken as a community by the news of this tragic shooting. As we navigate through this difficult time, please keep the family, friends, classmates, teachers, and loved ones of Jamoure in your prayers. We cannot tolerate these senseless...

Assembly Members Charles D. Fall and Mike Reilly on the Two-Year Moratorium Extension Amidst the 50th Anniversary of the Liquefied Natural Gas Tank Explosion

"50 years ago, one of the deadliest industrial explosions occurred on Staten Island killing 40 workers. The 600,000-barrel tank in Bloomfield was being treated for repairs when fire broke out having natural gas trapped inside the tank leading to the explosion....

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Statement on the NYC Asylum Seeker Crisis

"We are in a state of emergency as we deal with this drastic and growing national crisis. To truly solve this crisis in New York City and across the country, it will take a coordinated bi-partisan approach. Since the lifting of Title 42, we have seen...

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Statement on Federal Government Approval of Congestion Pricing for NYC

The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to allow New York to move forward with the congestion pricing plan is misguided and ill-advised. While I am in agreement that congestion pricing can improve...

Elected Officials, Community Board 1, and Community Advocates Oppose State Decision to Proceed with Development at 5 World Trade Center without Securing Greater Affordability

New York, NY – State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Congressman Dan Goldman, Assembly Member Charles Fall, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Council Member Christopher Marte, Manhattan Community Board 1 – all of whom represent the site of 5 World...

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall Honors NYPD and FDNY for Their Dedicated Service and Commitment to Staten Island

Assembly Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall (D-Richmond, New York, Kings) honored first responders from the NYPD and FDNY for their devout service and commitment to Staten Island. “It is a great privilege for me to honor our men and women in...

Assemblyman Fall praises NYPD and FDNY for service to Staten Island

Assemblyman Charles D. Fall Condemns Brutal Attacks at Al-Aqsa Mosque During the Holy Month of Ramadan

“I stand today, gravely concerned and deeply disturbed by the events that unfolded at the Al- Aqsa Mosque, a place of great significance and reverence to millions across the globe. The violent actions undertaken during the sacred month of Ramadan are...